Cryptic crossword clue
Complain about Brussels after very unfair distribution 5-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CARVE-UP

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The straight part
We know that "unfair distribution" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unfair distribution = carve-up.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CARVE-UP mean?

CARVE-UP noun
  1. The act or instance of dishonestly prearranging the result of a competition.
  2. The distribution of something, as of money or booty.

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